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Brace yourselves, Washingtonians, for a late winter storm that has begun across the region and will continue through the weekend. Ironically, it is Western Washington and not as much Eastern Washington. which will bear the largest snowfall and therefore interruption to normal life.

This week, the National Weather Service is forecasting a cooling down, which has already begun. By Thursday, the forecast is calling for a 50% chance of snow, with a high temperature of 25. (remember Saturday was 58 degrees?) The overnight low is projected to get down to 10 degrees Friday night.

Batton down the hatches! Tie-down the tarps! A couple of extra squirts of toupe' glue! It's going to be windy for at least the next 24 hours. The National Weather Service had issued a HIGH WIND WARNING which ended earlier today, however, I found that curious since the much more brisk gusts…

It likely won't be a record-setting storm that will produce 8-foot drifts and ground aircraft but there is an official WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect for our area.

Be careful out there driving this week and bundle up! Hopefully, there will be enough snow for a snowball fight!

Yakima certainly had a white Christmas this year and more snow for the region is being forecast. While we're not expected to get more than a dusting in the next few days, 5 to 6 more inches of snow is likely to fall in the mountain passes by the New Year.

I recommend you stay inside as much as possible to avoid air stagnation.

You'd better be sure to strap on your winter wear if you're planning on traveling over the Cascade Mountains this weekend, as there is a major WINTER STORM WARNING in effect. While there is a slight chance of the white stuff here in the Yakima Valley, our likely arch-nemesis will likely be…

Time to pull out the winter stuff from the back of your closet.

The Yakima Valley is supposed to get up to 101 degrees this week! It's not the hottest day on record but it's getting up there.

Though she was quick she was mighty

If you need to check the roads before you go, this interactive map will get you there safely thanks to the Washington Department Of Transportation.